Save the Date! Saturday, September 12, 2026
What is freshART?
freshART is Behringer-Crawford Museum’s signature event and one of the region’s most unique celebrations of local creativity. For more than 30 years, freshART has invited artists of all ages and styles to Devou Park to capture its beauty in their own way.
Each September, their completed works are auctioned live at BCM in a festive evening of art, food, music and community spirit. Proceeds support the museum’s youth education initiatives.
How It Works
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Stamp & Create: Artists begin by having their canvases officially stamped at BCM. They have 10 days to complete their artwork inspired by Devou Park or the surrounding area.
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Locations: Artists work all overDevou Park, such as the Overlook, Veterans Memorial, Band Shell, Prisoner’s Lake and even indoors at the Golf Clubhouse.
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Variety of Media: While paintings dominate, freshART has expanded to include wood carving, mixed media and other creative forms.
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silentART: In addition to the live auction, a silent auction features works donated by regional artists, available for online bidding. (These are not "fresh," but previously created works)
Calling All Artists!
Save the Date! Saturday, September 12, 2026
For more information and sponsorship inquiries, call (859) 491-4003 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Thank you to all of our 2025 freshART sponsors and supporters!
The Dempsey Fritz Group
Lisa and Norm Desmarais
MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Co.
360 Painting of Cincinnati
Adams Law
Bellevue Family Dentistry
Kaye and Dan Blank
John Boh
Central Bank & Trust
Earl Franks Sons/Daughters
Heritage Bank
Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL
Phyllis and Jack Moreland
Northwest Law
O'Donnell Group
Brenda & Bob Reineke
Republic Bank
Roebling Solutions
Schneller Knochelmann Plumbing, Heating & Air
Pam and Richard Spoor
Gerry and Tony Zembrodt
Patricia & William Applegarth Artists Excellence Award
ATech Training, Edward Jones, Frederick Doll, Frame and Hang Studio Gallery, Jackson Interiors, Edward Jones - Frederick Doll, Marcia Heflin Kerby, Kate and Mark Neikirk, St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Special Thanks: David Wallace, Auctioneer and The Roost.
Homeschool Programs
Homeschool Days@BCM
As part of our commitment to provide educational services for all students, BCM is excited to host the following events for homeschool students:
"Kentucky on Ice" January 18, 2017, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
$5 per person
Figuratively trekking through the last glacial period in Kentucky, students will learn about Ice Age geology and the great animals that once roamed the Ohio Valley. Students will handle and analyze a variety of real fossils uncovered from Big Bone Lick, including a wooly mammoth tooth! (Lower elementary students)
"Freedom Stations" February 22, 2017, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
$5 per person
Although slavery existed and thrived in America, not all Americans supported it. In fact, many brave individuals broke the law and helped to guide runaway slaves to their freedom in Canada. Students will hear the stories of daring Underground Railroad conductors, including Sojourner Truth, John Parker and Harriet Tubman, as well as many others who risked their lives to ensure freedom for all people. (Lower to upper elementary students)
"Harlan Hubbard" March 22, 2017, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
$5 per person
Be introduced to the life and art of Harlan Hubbard: a man dedicated to living in harmony with nature, creating art, playing music and writing literature while living on the fringe of society along the Ohio River. Students will be challenged to determine how art is influenced by the time, place and culture in which the work was created.
Students will create a work of art using Hubbard's paintings as their inspiration. (Primary to junior high students)
To reserve your space or to learn more, contact:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (859) 491-4003
Mini Explorer Camp (For children 4-6 years old*)
Session One -
June 10, 11 and 12, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m This session is now FULL
Session Two -
June 30, July 1, 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This session is now FULL
Session Three -
June 16, 17, 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
(All sessions will be exactly the same)
Exploring the Wonders of Kentucky through themes such as prehistoric people and anilmals, pioneers, American Indians, wildlife and other natural treasures. There will be lots of crafts, games and more!
The camp will be held at the museum at 1600 Montague Road-Devou Park, Covington, KY 41011.
Campers will receive a camp t-shirt, daily snack and bottled water. Each child needs to bring a packed lunch each day. Cost is $120 per child (first child; $90 additional child) for museum members and $185 (first child; $90 additional child) for non-members, which includes a one-year family membership to BCM at a $10 discount.
Pioneer Camp (For children 2nd-5th grade in the Fall)
June 23, 24, 25 and 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Exploring the pioneer life of the people who lived in Northern Kentucky from the late 1700s-early 1800s. Learn historic chores, crafts, games and wilderness survival skills.
The camp will be held at the museum at 1600 Montague Road-Devou Park, Covington, KY 41011.
Campers will receive a camp t-shirt, daily snack, and bottled water. Cost is $200 per child (first child; $120 additional child) for museum members and $265 (first child; $120 additional child) for non-members, which includes a one-year family membership to BCM. Each child needs to bring a packed lunch each day.
Call 859-491-4003 or email Kim at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register!
The 2026 Season Returns Thursday, June 11 with Jake Speed & The Freddies!
Break out the lawn chairs and pack up the picnic! Behringer-Crawford Museum's annual summer concert returns!
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